Empty,
Like alone,
Is good
It clears the way
For everything
Clears your eyes
So that they are open to
What comes
To fill the empty space,
To put an end to
Alone
For a time
Perhaps,
Clarifies and
Leaves you clean
And wide open
To embrace
Or not
As you wish.
Love what you will.
Find love as love finds you.
Call it good
And leave it be.
One Single Impression
41 Comments
Many thoughts put into beautiful words.
ReplyDeletelovely poem, alone is better and different than lonely.
ReplyDeleteNo one says it better, Sandy! You always give me something to think about for the day and that's a good way to start every day! And being alone is different from being lonely, but the choice is yours. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Perfect. Love the sparseness just like the subject.
ReplyDeleteNice poem again, Sandy....love the universal spiritual appeal to it :)
ReplyDeletewishes,
devika
Very descriptive picture!
ReplyDeleteperfect words, Sandy. empty, so it can be filled again with love. wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIn a word: perfect! You've gathered together so much wisdom here and written it in beautiful form.
ReplyDeleteHugs, G
To be one with yourself..... you can be alone but not lonely. I think we all need alone time to recharge our batteries.
ReplyDeleteYour poem portrayed it beautifully.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
Really a beautiful image. Empty: like a new white canvas to paint.
ReplyDeleteYour words are inspitational and make me realize that ultimately we are all alone, and the best we can do is enjoy our being.
ReplyDeleteAt first I lost the words in the empty space. Quite a thought. And lots more to think about.
ReplyDeleteHere lies the eternal truth. Only by being alone within the recess of one's mind, can one rejuvenates the self.
ReplyDeleteElegant writing!
ReplyDeleteThat was lovingly written and so heartfelt...thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sandi
ps
sorry to have been out of the picture for so long!
Empty is good - I so agree with every word you've written here. I especially like the last two lines, which give the whole a larger focus. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat words. To be alone can be to be filled with so much.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem
ReplyDeleteOne must be alone to find that center. To be able to draw strength from the well of creativity.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful poem about the strengths one can find in "alone time".
ReplyDeleteWell written
Hugs
SueAnn
Yes. Very well put.
ReplyDeletesometimes, a bit of loneliness is needed for realizations..! well said.
ReplyDeleteA little time alone is needed for the mind think clearly, to gain perspective. Wonderfully written work!
ReplyDeleteBeing alone and empty to welcome new thoughts and ideas is an excellent take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteLoved it!!
Keeping the heart and mind clear for fresh new ideas to fill and having the option of choosing is very positive and a differnent take on Empty. Loved it immensely.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful poem on being alone and yet not alone. Or at least not lonely.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
so wise! love this!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is necessary to empty to fill in.
ReplyDeleteI adore the simplicity of this poem...empty and then refill for clarity.
ReplyDeleteYes, we all must do this at some point, yeah?, in order to claim sanity and peace.
Lovely poem
You, and your wonderful way with words!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteYes ! A wonderful piece of love and life. Please have a good new week.
ReplyDeletedaily athens
One cannot be filled without being emptied first-- very nice, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThis poem has a very cleansing effect, like fresh cold water on the soul.
ReplyDeleteAh, feeling of emptiness.. beautifully written Sandy..loved it..
ReplyDeleteExactly. Well written.
ReplyDeletethere is a directness to this that I really like. Thank you.
ReplyDeletea beautiful simple story... yes, i like that emptiness, more experiences to hold.. yes, no...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. We are given things when we need them and I needed this. Thank you.
ReplyDeletejust perfect.
ReplyDeleteI so picked a perfect day to catch up here Sandy... your space is good for the soul. Really.
Written with such clarity and acceptance.
ReplyDeleteLetting go has always been the hardest for me. Empty is good.
Thanks for being here.